US Bridges

Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T15N R 1E B · Structure no. SA2600000000080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Road
CrossesFannegusha Creek
LocationSec 28 T15N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.13739, -90.19569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic870 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Road over Fannegusha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.